Transient Memories

Diminsh the sun's blazing glory
Let winter whisper its heartbreaking story
Of fallen leaves and bare branches
Of cold and eternal darkness

The shadow of death, dodges every step I take
With every breath of mine, a memory is made
Tread lightly, whisper softly, they say
Treat her different, for she doesn't have many days

Soon I wont be here I fear
Nor will my memories remain forever
As this is the way of this world
For the living and the dying

In sharing grief my family and friends will unite
After bidding me adieu, they will learn to survive
Not everyone will forget
For as long as they remain, I shall be remembered

Night has fallen once more
I lie in bed, praying for death
For clouds and heavy rain
For a way out of this endless pain

Selfish you call me, selfish I feel I am
For all I leave with you are memories that remain
Goodbye I wish to say and am finally given the chance
But goodbye can can never say, what 'see you tomorrow' can.